Natalie Middleton
Government urged to waive IPT for fleets adopting telematics cameras
In-vehicle CCTV specialist VisionTrack is urging the Government to waive the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) for fleets adopting camera telematics technology.
New air quality alerts in London to tell drivers to switch off engines in jams
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is introducing new air quality alerts, including road-side messages that will ask stationary drivers to switch engines off.
HMRC reports strong demand for online company car tax checks
More than 100,000 people have used the new online service for company car tax and fuel benefit tax checks, HMRC has reported.
Rising fleet demand helps offset lower private new car registrations
Continued strong demand in the fleet sector helped compensate for a downturn in private registrations last month, new figures show.
Action needed on drink-driving as number of casualties plateaus
New government statistics show the number of fatalities caused by drink-drivers has plateaued, leading to new calls for a reduced legal alcohol limit. The final estimates … Read More »
VW Group to fit all petrol engines with particulate filters from 2017
The Volkswagen Group is to fit all of its direct injection TSI and TFSI engines with petrol particulate filters from 2017.
Fleets incorporating regular licence checks into best practice
Fleets are increasingly turning to regular electronic checks of drivers’ licences as part of a best practice approach to reducing risk.
Avis enhances rental services with new innovations
Avis Car UK has introduced new rental technology to enhance its rental services.
Urgent action needed on Scotland’s road, finds new report
Scotland’s road network needs urgent attention to ensure economic prosperity and for people to get around safely.
Venson announces new management appointments
Venson Automotive Solutions has announced new appointments to its management team.
Cap hpi puts focus on digital technology with new appointment
Cap hpi has appointed Ian Denny as head of sales – digital media as it places focus on the growing influence of digital technology across the … Read More »
Q&A – Tom Hughes of the TTC Group
Tom Hughes, recently appointed business development director of road safety organisation the TTC Group, on latest developments… Are fleets waking up to the message of managing … Read More »
Verizon Telematics to acquire Fleetmatics
Verizon is to acquire fleet management solutions specialist Fleetmatics for approximately $2.4bn (£1.8bn).
Latest Fleet Matters e-book offers guidance on topical issues
Fuel Card Services has launched its latest online Fleet Matters publication, offering guidance for fleets on key issues affecting them and actions they should take.
Electric car registrations up 31.8% in H1
Uptake of electric cars continued to rise steeply in Q2 of 2016, helping to ensure a record first half performance.
July marks end to four months of rising pump prices
Following four consecutive months of pump price rises, the average cost of fuel has started to fall again, new data shows.
Pokemon Go players putting road users at risk
Motorists are putting themselves and other road users at risk by hunting for Pokemon while driving, warns a road safety education organisation.
One in five people use their phone behind the wheel
More than one in five people use non-hands-free mobile phones to take a call or text whilst driving, new research suggests.
Ray Sommerville joins Cox Automotive UK as non-executive director
Ray Sommerville has joined Cox Automotive UK, parent company of Manheim, as non-executive director.
BP launches Fuel Price Guarantee to protect fleets from fuel price volatility
BP’s commercial fuels business has launched a new offer to help fleet owners cap diesel costs and protect their business against prices rising whilst maintaining the … Read More »
Switch from diesels gathers pace, says Contracthireacar.com
Diesel reliance among fleet users is dropping faster than predictions, new research suggests.
RoSPA launches tailored Driver Development Course
RoSPA Fleet Safety has launched a new Driver Development Course that can be tailored to ensure its suitability for all drivers.
LeasePlan teams up with Deloitte for 2016 guide to funding and taxation
LeasePlan UK has published the 2016 edition of its annual guide to company vehicle taxation and fleet funding in association with Deloitte.
Supermarkets slash fuel prices but motorists ‘still being fleeced’
Britain’s biggest supermarkets are cutting the cost of diesel and unleaded by 2p per litre amid claims that it’s “too little and too late”.
FIAG to cover future of fleet at 2016 Autumn Workshop
The subject of how Britain’s company car, van and HGV fleets will look in the future and the challenges they will face will be the focus … Read More »
Pothole-related breakdowns double in 10 years
New research indicates that the condition of local roads has deteriorated drastically in the last decade.
Major roadworks to bring significant delays on M8, M73 and M74
Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays on the M74, M73 and M8 from 8 August, as work begins to remove existing and install the … Read More »
Hertz to offer exclusive rental benefits for Le Club AccorHotels’ members
Hertz has partnered with AccorHotels to provide Le Club AccorHotels’ members with special car rental offers, including exclusive benefits, globally.
Ford adds ST-Line model to Kuga range
Ford has announced the launch of a new ST-Line version of the Kuga mid-size SUV later this year.
What I’ve learnt – Andrew Cope
Andrew Cope, the driving force behind vehicle leasing giant Zenith, on lessons learnt when managing teams and identifying top talent – along with some insights into … Read More »